Douglas Shire Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 5,671 properties revalued, with a total value of $2,555,669,850.
- 36% increase since last revaluation issued in 2022.
Property market changes within the Douglas Shire LGA are being driven by:
- growing demand and a low inventory of available stock
- revitalisation of the Tropical North tourism industry including in Port Douglas
- affordability of properties compared to other provincial centres
- strong fundamentals in the grazing sector
- the decline of sugar milling operations at Mossman and associated uncertainty of sugar cane growing in the Shire.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $1,159,723,000 | 45.4% |
| Rural residential | $470,064,050 | 18.4% |
| Multi-unit residential | $483,221,500 | 18.9% |
| Commercial | $249,869,700 | 9.8% |
| Industrial | $61,544,500 | 2.4% |
| Primary production | $119,836,300 | 4.7% |
| Other | $11,410,800 | 0.4% |
| LGA total | $2,555,669,850 | 100% |
Note: The sum of percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
Residential land
Significant increase in median values within the residential market localities. Overall median value for residential land $270,000; an increase of 50%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Douglas Shire LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2021) | New median value (as at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Doon | $170,000 | $265,000 | 55.9% | 268 |
| Cooya Beach | $157,500 | $260,000 | 65.1% | 254 |
| Craiglie | $285,000 | $430,000 | 50.9% | 343 |
| Mossman | $121,000 | $187,500 | 55% | 680 |
| Newell | $225,000 | $335,000 | 48.9% | 178 |
| Port Douglas | $380,000 | $550,000 | 44.7% | 777 |
| Wonga Beach | $102,000 | $162,500 | 59.3% | 483 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The main residential towns in Douglas Shire LGA are Mossman and Port Douglas. The residential market within Douglas Shire LGA has generally experienced significant movement since the last revaluation.
- Since the last revaluation issued there continues to be a solid demand for residential housing, underpinned by population growth, a strong tourism demand, and perceived affordability in comparison to other provincial cities.
- The investor market is still buoyant with near record residential rental vacancy rates.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Douglas Shire LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2021) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $182,500 | $248,750 | 36% | 1,676 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential market within Douglas Shire LGA has shown overall significant increase in land values.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Douglas Shire LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value at 1 October 2021 | New total land value at 1 October 2025 | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-unit residential | $358,489,500 | $483,221,500 | 34.8% | 256 |
| Commercial | $200,326,000 | $249,869,700 | 24.7% | 219 |
| Industrial | $35,482,800 | $61,544,500 | 73.5% | 143 |
| Primary production | $101,117,800 | $119,836,300 | 18.5% | 254 |
| Other | $8,459,600 | $11,410,800 | 34.9% | 8 |
Explanatory notes
- Commercial land values have recorded minor to moderate increases in value.
- Industrial land recorded significant increases in value, reflecting limited availability of industrial land stock.
- Multi-unit residential land recorded significant increases in value, reflecting a similar trend to the residential markets within the Shire.
- Primary production land recorded a stabilisation of value for arable lands mainly in the Mossman area, however grazing lands received moderate to significant increases in values.
- The future of the sugar industry within the Shire has been in doubt since the closure of the Mossman Mill.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Douglas Shire LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Douglas Shire Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman, during business hours until 30 June 2026.